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Licensed massage therapist Katrina Guthrie likens herself to a body mechanic; indeed, the names of her massages sound more like services at an auto shop than a massage center. The Tune Up combines a variety of modalities to forge full-body relief, and the Lube Job takes its name from the essential oils starring in the aromatherapy massage, which invigorates clients’ senses and ensures they don’t stick to their wok-shaped shoes. These whimsical titles belie Katrina’s serious approach to her profession, she possesses a strong belief in human touch as a mechanism for natural healing. Within a quaint brick building, she harnesses natural healing remedies to melt away stresses, aches, and pains from the bodies and minds of her clients.

Licensed aesthetician Amy Culver believes in educating her clients about skincare so that they can maintain healthy skin at home. Though she creates a relaxing environment with soothing music, flickering candles, and a shoulder massage, Amy cares most about the efficacy of her facials. To deliver results, she exclusively uses Dermalogica Professional skincare products . Also a certified Cry Baby lash specialist, Amy applies the semi-permanent mascara to create the appearance of added volume, length, and curl; the waterproof mascara lasts about two weeks without smearing or selling your eyelids as ad space. Amy uses Berins Wax for full-body waxes and sculpts custom arches during eyebrow waxes .:m]]

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It’s easy to miss Studio Six Salon at the Balboa Bay Club, a boutique beauty emporium situated inside the palatial Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Nestled within the forest of Mediterranean archways and colonettes, the salon blends in with its surroundings by offering a slate of luxurious services that rely on advanced techniques and botanically-based products from Eufora.
Inspired, perhaps, by the smooth and glossy surface of Newport Beach’s harbor, the salon’s stylists revamp hairdos with keratin smoothing treatments that leave strands shiny for up to six months. A row of ivory-hued pedicure thrones awaits clients in the nail room, where technicians decorate nails with Minx coverings, colorful gel polishes, and acrylic tips with rounded, squared, or Phillips head–shaped edges.

Jillian's Day Spa beautifies bodies with an array of services including facials and sunless tanning inside its whimsically colored enclave. Choose Jillian's signature 70-minute facial for a personalized pore pampering using Bioelements skin-care products. In combining plant elixirs, aromatherapy oils, and overachieving ingredients, Bioelements renews skin more eagerly than the brownnoser who works in logistics. During each treatment, a skilled aesthetician smoothes skin's rubbly pathways by exfoliating under billowy steam before massaging through taut muscular tunnels of face and limbs. Sets of hot mitts and booties encase hands and feet like warm breakfast links, softening them while faces rise and shine with rejuvenated glow.

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In Europe, weekly blowouts were a typical part of Fiona McEntee’s life. So when the Dublin native and part-time attorney moved to Chicago, she was gobsmacked by the hefty price tags—some peaking at $75—on what she considered to be a basic salon service. Fiona, who spent much of her childhood in salons owned by her mother, decided to remedy the problem herself by establishing her own blowout-only salon, Blowtique.
Though the concept of a blow-dry bar isn’t new, Fiona was one of the first to bring it to the Windy City. But what really distinguishes the Blowtique blow-dry (besides the affordable $35 price) is technique. The stylists use minimal products and no hot tools, though flatirons and curling irons are on hand if needed. Instead, they rely on their dexterous skills with the round brush to create a variety of styles ranging from big, voluminous curls to beach waves.
I experienced this styling process firsthand at Blowtique’s Gold Coast location, which Fiona has decorated with Waterford crystal chandeliers from Ireland. Creative Director Rhona Kane indulged me with a Kate Middleton–inspired blowout, then taught me how to make my look last with the salon's Blowout Survival Kit ($35). The kit promises to extend the life of your blowout anywhere from two to four days and comes in a custom-made gold box, but lesser versions of most of its contents can be found at your average drugstore.
ORIBE DRY TEXTURIZING SPRAY
This sleek, purse-size bottle of dry shampoo refreshes next-day blowouts by absorbing oils on the scalp and adding texture to strands. According to Fiona, "it won't leave a chalky white residue behind," unlike many other dry shampoos.
BABY ALLIGATOR CLIPS
A staple tool in any salon, these tiny but strong clips—which come cutely fastened to a Blowtique business card—keep curls in tact as clients sleep. To use, twirl each curl back into itself before securing with a single clip.
SHOWER CAP
Emblazoned with Blowtique's name, this isn’t your hotel-room shower cap. The interior is lined with terry cloth, which keeps hair from absorbing heat during a shower, reducing the risk of developing frizz or loosening the curl and volume created during the initial blowout.

In 1956, the newly crowned princess Grace Kelly was photographed stepping from a car. As the paparazzi swarmed her, she deftly hid her barely pregnant belly from their lenses with a large Hermès bag. The photo made the cover of Life magazine, and the French fashion house wisely renamed the bag “The Kelly.” Just like that, a legendary handbag was born.The Kelly was arguably the first bag to be named after a celebrity, and thanks to Hermès’s ingenious marketing move, we now have almost 60 years’ worth of handbags inspired by female celebrities. Here are some of our favorites.The Birkin Bag | Jane BirkinHermès, 1984The Birkin’s fame reached a fever pitch in 1998 when, on an episode of Sex and the City, Samantha tried to get her hands on one of the coveted bags. When asked to explain her obsession, she exclaimed, “Oh honey, it's not so much the style, it's what carrying it means!” In a way, she was right: the Birkin is as much a status symbol as it is a fashionable accessory. But how did it get there?As legend goes, back in 1981, Hermès’s chief executive Jean-Louis Dumas was seated next to actress and singer Jane Birkin on a flight. After placing her straw bag in the overhead compartment, all the contents fell out. As she scrambled to gather her possessions, she complained to Dumas that there was a lack of chic yet roomy bags on the market. (Apparently, she used to carry a wicker basket instead of a purse.)A few years later, Hermès filled this void with the Birkin. Though it has no visible logos, it’s one of the most recognizable bags worldwide. Just as famous is the wait associated with ordering one—a single Birkin can take months to arrive, due to a hefty waiting list.The Lady Dior Bag | Princess DianaDior, 1995Before it was called “Lady Dior,” this structured bag was gifted to Lady Diana by French First Lady Bernadette Chirac in 1995. The Parisian fashion house immediately co-opted Diana’s title for the bag, and the decision proved a wise one: the Lady Dior is still a popular style today.The Garbo Bag | Greta GarboBally, 2007Swiss luxury accessory-maker Bally posthumously honored Swedish silent-film actress Greta Garbo with her own shoulder bag. Designed to reflect the star’s elegance, the limited-edition bag was only available in a rusty brown to reflect the sepia tone of Garbo’s many movies. One Fashionista blogger even suspects that the high, arching straps are a reference to the starlet’s drawn-on eyebrows.The Sophia Bag | Sophia LorenSalvatore Ferragamo, 2009Loren is a longtime client and friend of the Italian design house Ferragamo. Its creative team rewarded her loyalty with—what else—a handbag. The craftsmanship and aesthetics were designed to transcend trend and season, perhaps in a nod to the actress’s timeless beauty.The Bardot Bag | Brigitte BardotLancel, 2010The second handbag named after her—the first was from Gucci—this tote bag is constructed of tweed and fake suede in deference to Bardot’s animal-welfare activism. The curves were meant to mimic the French actress’s buxom figure, and the tassels imitate her long hair.The Alexa Bag | Alexa ChungMulberry, 2010One day, a member of Mulberry’s creative team was leafing through a magazine, where she spotted it-girl Alexa Chung carrying a classic men’s briefcase from Mulberry’s design house. Upon seeing the photograph, creative director Emma Hill designed a handbag that combined Chung’s low-key, hip style with the briefcase’s masculinity. The resulting bag has proven immensely popular—enough to be credited with saving the financially troubled company.The Daphne Bag | Daphne GroeneveldJason Wu, 2012Perhaps the least-known name on this list, model Daphne Groeneveld wooed Jason Wu with her classic yet distinctive brand of style. He created the Daphne in her likeness, casting a modern spin on a 1940s frame bag by lending it softer structure and a more relaxed look.Illustrations by Jess Duff, GrouponExpand your wardrobe with shopping tips from the Groupon Guide:The Nine Essential HandbagsFrom teeny-tiny wristlets to lug-it-all hobo bags, these are the nine you need to build a complete purse collection.Which Winter Hat Is Right For You?Think beyond the beanie—cowboy hats and berets keep your head warm, too.